

Descendants of the Sun
A fateful encounter lighting breakup but… destiny never give up.
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Synopsis
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A chance encounter in a hospital instantly connects an ardent soldier and a gifted surgeon. Their magnetic attraction is quickly overshadowed by fundamental differences: his fiery devotion to protecting others collides with her calm, methodical dedication to saving lives. These opposing philosophies tear them apart, leaving a rift that seems unbridgeable. Yet, as distance grows, fate quietly conspires to bring them back together, refusing to let their story end.
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Production
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Studio & New
- Creators
- Baek Sang-Hoon백상훈Lee Eung-bok이응복
- Directors
- Lee Eung-bok이응복Baek Sang-Hoon백상훈Yoo Jong-sunYoo Young-eun유영은
- Writers
- Kim Eun-sook김은숙Kim Won-suk
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Cast & characters
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Kang Mo-yeon is a thoracic surgery specialist and professor in the VIP ward, and the lover of soldier Yoo Si-jin.

He is the company commander of the Mourou Company in the Taebaek Unit and the leader of Alpha Team. He is also Mo-yeon’s lover.

Yoon Myung-joo is a 32-year-old orthopedic specialist serving as a military doctor dispatched to the Taebaek unit.

Seo Dae-young is a 35-year-old deputy commander of the Moureu company in the Taebaek unit.

A 28-year-old first-year thoracic surgery resident, Lee Chi-hoon is the sheltered youngest son of a prestigious family. Since medical school his role model has been Father Lee Tae-seok, and he dreams of joining Doctors Without Borders as a Schweitzer-like doctor.
Lieutenant General Yoon윤길준Kang Shin-il강신일He is the commander of the Army Special Warfare Command and the father of Yoon Myung-joo.
Daniel SpencerCho Tae-kwan조태관
Jin Young-soo진영수Jo Jae-yun조재윤
Doctor Pyo표지수Hyun Jyu-ni현쥬니A 34-year-old pathologist, Pyo is Mo-yeon’s college friend who, despite her rough way of speaking, has always cherished and understood her more than anyone.
Ri Ye-hwaJeon Soo-jin
Song Sang-hyun송상현Lee Seung-joon이승준Song Sang-hyun is a 37-year-old general surgery specialist.
Kim Ki-bum김기범Kim Min-seok김민석Kim Ki-bum is a 20-year-old deputy platoon leader serving in the Mouru Company of the Taebaek Unit.
Sergeant Im Gwang-nam임광남Ahn Bo-hyun안보현A 26-year-old special forces Alpha Team member who specializes in demolitions and firearms.
Argus아구스David Lee McInnis데이비드 맥기니스
Park Byung-soo박병수Kim Byong-chul김병철At 43, he serves as the battalion commander of the Taebaek Unit and the operations commander of Alpha Team.
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Lead actors
Lead performer biographies and notable credits.

Song Hye-kyoas Kang Mo-yeon
Song Hye-kyo (born November 22, 1981) is a South Korean actress whose leading television dramas have consistently become both national and international sensations. She starred Autumn in My Heart (2000), which captivated audiences across Asia, and made her a household name at age 19. Song quickly solidified her star power with high-stakes gambling drama, All In (2003), and the mega-hit, romantic-comedy Full House (2004). That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013) earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of a blind heiress, while Descendants of the Sun (2016) became a monumental success with a peak viewership rating of 41.6% in South Korea and in Asia, where it was viewed 2.5 billion times. Throughout her career, Song has won numerous prestigious acting awards, including multiple Grand Prizes (Daesang), the highest honor in Korean television. In 2023, Song took on her first-ever revenge thriller in The Glory, a role that earned her both critical and commercial success. The Glory became a global phenomenon, hitting No. 1 on global streaming charts and solidifying its place as one of the year’s most-watched shows. Her portrayal of a complex, vengeful character earned her the prestigious Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Through her work, Song has solidified her legacy as a trailblazer in the Korean Wave (Hallyu), setting the stage for the worldwide success of K-dramas today.

Song Joong-kias Yoo Shi-jin
Song Joong-ki (Hangul: 송중기; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame in the historical drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show Running Man as one of the original cast members when it premiered in 2010. Song played his first TV leading role in the melodrama The Innocent Man (2012). He has also starred in feature films, notably as the title character in the box office hit A Werewolf Boy (2012). After completing his mandatory military service, Song took on the lead role in the pan-Asia hit drama Descendants of the Sun (2016), which drew a peak audience share of 38.8% in South Korea and established him as a top Hallyu star. He placed 7th in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2013, and ranked 2nd in 2017.

Kim Ji-wonas Yoon Myung-joo
Kim Ji-won (Hangul: 김지원; Hanja: 金智媛; born October 19, 1992) is a South Korean actress. She gained attention through her roles in television series To the Beautiful You (2012), The Heirs (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), and Fight For My Way (2017).

Jin Gooas Seo Dae-young
Jin Goo (born July 20, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role in Bong Joon-ho's 2009 noir thriller Mother. He is also best known for his role in the critically and commercially successful series Descendants of the Sun.

Onewas Lee Chi-hoon
Onew (온유) is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment. He is the leader of the boy group SHINee. He made his solo debut on December 5, 2018 with his first mini album Voice.Onew (온유) is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment. He is the leader of the boy group SHINee. He made his solo debut on December 5, 2018 with his first mini album Voice.
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Episodes
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Ep 1Will You Be My Doctor?2016-02-24 · 60 minWhile on vacation after a sensitive military operation, soldier Si-jin senses a connection with Mo-yeon, a beautiful and strong-willed surgeon.
Ep 2We Bump Into Each Other While Passing By2016-02-25 · 60 minSi-jin and Dae-young engage in a perilous operation in Afghanistan, while Mo-yeon assists in surgery. Later, Si-jin and Mo-yeon take in a movie.
Ep 3How Have You Been?2016-03-02 · 60 minSi-jin and Alpha Team join Mo-yeon and the doctors in Urk. Meanwhile, Myung-ju doesn't like how her father, Lt. Gen. Yoon, treats Dae-young.
Ep 4I Will Find a Way to Drink2016-03-03 · 60 minTempers flare over a dying man when Mo-yeon insists she can save the patient's life. Meanwhile, Dae-young and Myung-ju reunite at the airport.
Ep 5What Should I Do About the Kiss2016-03-09 · 60 minAfter sharing a moment, Mo-yeon isn't sure what to think about her relationship with Si-jin. Later, Si-jin receives a panicked phone call.
Ep 6I Shouldn't Have Received His Apology2016-03-10 · 59 minAfter a powerful earthquake strikes Urk, the country descends into chaos. It's up to the medical team and soldiers to search for survivors.
Ep 7I Missed You2016-03-16 · 59 minIn the earthquake's aftermath, heartbreaking decisions must be made by Si-jin and Mo-yeon, who both strive to save as many people as possible.
Ep 8Comfort the Deceased With a Silent Prayer2016-03-17 · 60 minWhen an aftershock strikes, Mo-yeon sees firsthand just how dangerous Si-jin's job can be. Later, an old phone message is accidentally broadcast.
Ep 9That Wasn't Me2016-03-23 · 60 minMo-yeon is embarrassed after her unintentional confession, but Si-jin isn't about to let her off the hook. Meanwhile, a visitor makes everyone nervous.
Ep 10You Got A Parcel From Shin Ji Young2016-03-24 · 60 minDae-young is rattled after seeing an old nemesis, Mo-yeon shares a dark dinner with Si-jin, and an unusual package arrives from home.
Ep 11Who on Earth Stole It?2016-03-30 · 60 minWhile Dae-young and Myung-ju remain quarantined, the rest of the team fights the epidemic. Meanwhile, the supply truck with the cure disappears.
Ep 12As of This Moment, Everyone Will Return to Team Alpha2016-03-31 · 59 minDae-young has a bad feeling about Si-jin's solo mission into Agus's hideout. Mo-yeon wonders if she's capable of dealing with Si-jin's secrecy.
Ep 13You're Not My Director Any More2016-04-06 · 59 minThe medical team returns to their regular lives, but something's off. Meanwhile, Mo-yeon makes a bold career move, and Dae-young faces a tough choice.
Ep 14The Movie We Missed2016-04-07 · 58 minAfter a patient is rushed to the hospital, Mo-yeon is shocked to see who is in need of care. Meanwhile, a microchip reveals unexpected information.
Ep 15I Will Stay Alive2016-04-13 · 60 minSi-jin and Mo-yeon spend some much deserved time together. Dae-young and Myung-ju continue to have communication problems. Devastating news arrives.
Ep 16This Is Unbelievable2016-04-14 · 60 minMo-yeon and Myung-ju learn that not everything is what it seems. Meanwhile, a promotion is cause for celebration, and a trip reignites old passions.
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